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EF54 OGJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,136 miles

E M L 0N

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,403 miles

Brake Warning light ON

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Control (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake Warning light ON

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Apr 2014 101,942 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,458 miles

Advise engine knocks when revved quickly and exhaust more noisey when revved quickly. emissions all ok when holding the revs between 2-3,000 revs

Avise n/s/ washer jet leaks water into engine bay area when operated.sufficient amount of water is still supplied

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked in the corner

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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EF54 OGJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 OGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF54 OGJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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